Local educators are invited to this FREE special series on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and July). Join Charles N. Mathewson Curator of Education Colin M. Robertson for a presentation, discussion and activity exploring visual arts and critical thinking as they relate to the Nevada Academic Content Standards. A light reception will follow the presentation. Teacher in-service credit is available for participating in the Educator Evenings. Earn 0.5 teacher in-service credit for attending five Educator Evenings and 1.0 credit for attending ten during August 1 through July 31 timeframe. Please check with the State of Nevada to see if credit may be applied to your area of licensure.

Educator Evenings are sponsored by the Nell J. Redfield Foundation.

Local educators are invited to this FREE special series on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and July). Join Charles N. Mathewson Curator of Education Colin M. Robertson for a presentation, discussion and activity exploring the topic of close observation in contemporary art as it relates to the Nevada Academic Content Standards. Followed by a reception with light refreshments. Teacher in-service credit is available for participating in the Educator Evenings. Earn 0.5 teacher in-service credit for attending five Educator Evenings and 1.0 credit for attending ten during August 1 through July 31 timeframe. Please check with the State of Nevada to see if credit may be applied to your area of licensure.

Educator Evenings are sponsored by the Nell J. Redfield Foundation.

Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

LITTLE BURNERS

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Dance Ribbons
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Painted Mandala Stones
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
10:30 – 11:30 am | Apearance by Archie from the Reno Aces
12 pm | Controlled Burn Glow Performance and hands-on sock-poi/hula hoop workshop
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 2nd Floor 
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Tissue Paper Flowers
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Mini Piñatas
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
11:30 am – 1:30 pm | “Family Fiesta” – Join Las Vegas based artist, Justin Favela and his family in a public celebration featuring his family’s celebratory traditions. Guests will enjoy live music, a taco buffet, a piñata on the rooftop of the Museum. Favela’s work is featured in the exhibition Tilting the Basin: Contemporary Art of Nevada.
11:30 am | RPA Kids Mariachi Band performs live as part of “Family Fiesta”
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 2nd Floor 
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey 

Themed around the Chinese Lunar New Year, participants will enjoy a Chinese Dance and Cultural Presentation by Xian Na “Sonia” Carlson and her group of traditional Chinese dancers. Themed art projects and storytelling will continue to explore Chinese traditions surrounding the New Year. All visitors will enjoy free admission all day.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Monkey Masks Art Activity
10 am – 4 pm | Dragon Parade Puppets Art Activity
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
11 am | Film: Stone Soup and other Stories from the Asian Tradition
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 2nd Floor 
2 pm | Chinese Dance and Cultural Presentation by Xian Na “Sonia” Carlson
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Leonette Foundation, the Sato Foundation, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays are sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Sumi-e Ink Horses
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
11 am & 1 pm | Taidai Taiko Team Japanese Drum Performance
12 – 2 pm | Learn about the Pony Express
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus)
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Watercolor Sunflowers
10 am – 4 pm | Clay Horses
11 am & 2 pm | Chautauqua Presentation: Kim Copel as Warren Upson on the History of the Pony Express
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
12 – 2 pm | Dress up and take pictures with members of the Pony Express
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 3rd Floor 
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Mixed Media Boquets
10 am – 4 pm | Sun Prints
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 2nd Floor 
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Meet the Artist: Reno based artist, Megan Berner will be on site all day hosting a family-friendly DIY flag project. View Berner’s work which is on display as part of the Tilting the Basin exhibition. 
10 am – 4 pm | Hands-on Art Project
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 3rd Floor 
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham 

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.

Washoe County Library Systems co-hosts “Fall Fun” at Hands ON!

Enjoy free admission, a live performance, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families.

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors 
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Fall Leaves Nature Journals
10 am – 4 pm | Interactive Photo Booth presented by WCLS
10 am – 4 pm | Meet Washoe County Library Systems (WCLS) staff and learn about programs for families. Sign up for a library card.
10:30 & 11 am | Children’s Storytelling with WCLS
12 pm | Performance: Stead Elementary RPA Kids Strings
1:00 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – 2nd Floor 
2:30 & 3 pm | Children’s Storytelling with WCLS

Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation with additional support from the Sato Foundation, U.S. Bank, Art4Moore and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission. Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation.